The college basketball postseason continues Tuesday with four semifinal matchups across two prestigious tournaments. The NIT semifinals and College Basketball Crown semifinals will determine which teams advance to their respective championship games.
At Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the NIT features two compelling matchups. Tulsa (29-7) takes on New Mexico (26-10) in what promises to be an offensive showcase. The Golden Hurricane enter as slight favorites despite the Lobos' strong season.
In the other NIT semifinal, Illinois State (23-12) faces a tough challenge against Auburn (20-16). The Tigers are favored by 6.5 points in what could be a defensive battle with the total set at 149 points.
Meanwhile in Las Vegas, the College Basketball Crown semifinals feature Stanford (20-12) against West Virginia (18-14). The Cardinal are narrow 1.5-point favorites in a game that will be broadcast on FS1 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The nightcap in Vegas showcases Rutgers (14-19) taking on Creighton (15-17). The Bluejays enter as 4-point favorites in what could be a higher-scoring affair with the over/under set at 151 points.
All four games represent critical opportunities for these programs to extend their seasons and compete for postseason hardware. For teams like Tulsa and New Mexico, strong NIT performances could build momentum heading into next season, while programs like Rutgers and Creighton look to finish challenging seasons on a positive note.
The winners will advance to their respective championship games later this week, providing one final chance to cut down the nets in what has been an extended postseason for these squads.
